Similar Words

— estimating
— estimation
— exceeding
— exciting
— extant
— extemporary
— extempore
— extend
— extend over
— extend to
— extended
— extension
— extensive
— extensively
— extent
— extenuate
— extinct
— extinction
— extinguish
— extinguished

Misspelling

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Extenuation — synonyms, definition

1. extenuation (Noun)

17 synonyms

absolution acquiescence adjustment admission allowance apology argument concession defence excuse explanation granting justification mitigation palliation plea reason

2 definitions

extenuation (Noun) — A partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offence as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances.

extenuation (Noun) — To act in such a way as to cause an offence to seem less serious.

8 types of

alibi decrease diminution exculpation excuse reduction self-justification step-down